As Jews, we have so much to celebrate throughout the year. We have Hanukkah, Sukkot, Pesah, Shavuot, Purim, Simhat Torah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Yom Ha’atzma-ut, and most importantly, Shabbat every week.

Imagine the child who helps decorate the Sukkah, who recites the four questions in front of the entire family at the Pesah Seder. Or the child who parades with the Torah through the synagogue doors onto the street. Or the child who plants trees at Tu BiSh’vat, brings fresh fruits on Shavuot, gives Mishloah Manot at Purimand welcomes Shabbat weekly as they help lead their family in the blessings. By the time that child is three years old he or she understands that to be Jewish is to be enriched by a calendar brimming with joyous celebration.

The Temple community is your partner in creating a meaningful, fulfilling Jewish life for your entire family!

• Community: Sukkot in Your neighborhood – Enjoy food, friends, and “old-fashioned” neighborliness at the Sukkah of a Temple family near you. Contact Melanie Fisher if you’d like to participate.
• Dancing: Simhat Torah dancing with the Torah and bring your family for an Aliyah to the Torah.
• Shabbat Spirit: Shabbat! Every Friday Night join us for a spiritual, Family Friendly, musical Shabbat, participatory Shabbat service. 6:15 p.m. -7:15 p.m. For those little ones who can’t sit for an hour, childcare is available.
• Family Shabbat: Grade Level Shabbat Dinners in our Temple Schools – Join with the other families in your grade for an exciting Shabbat experience filled with fun activities for the whole family. Keep your eyes open for your personal invitation.
• Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World): Mitzvah Day for all ages. Help make Los Angeles and the world a better place! Watch your mailbox for more information.
• Crazy Fun: We have the Purim Carnival in town and making its return this year is our Purim Costume Parade!
• Family Camp: Join us for a relaxing weekend at Camp Ramah in Ojai and experience a unique camp Shabbat evening, hiking, ropes course, sports, dancing, music, and much more. Special programs will occur for parents, elementary school age kids, and teens as well as care for toddler campers. It’s a special weekend you won’t want to miss!

Keep your eyes open for many other opportunities for family participation in Temple life throughout the year.